Ensure purchase orders are placed accurately and on time.
Manage supplier schedules, deliveries and expediting activities.
Support production, planning and inventory requirements through effective purchasing execution.
Ensure continuity of supply for all purchased materials and services.
Supplier Management
Manage supplier relationships and performance against agreed KPIs.
Conduct supplier reviews covering delivery, quality, service and cost performance.
Lead supplier corrective action activities where performance issues arise.
Support supplier development initiatives to improve capability and reliability.
Maintain approved supplier records and onboarding processes.
Cost & Commercial Management
Deliver annual cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
Support supplier negotiations and commercial discussions.
Conduct market benchmarking and sourcing exercises.
Identify opportunities to improve total cost of ownership.
Track procurement savings and report performance against targets.
Contract & Compliance Management
Manage supplier agreements and contract administration activities.
Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and IMS requirements.
Support regulatory and customer compliance requirements relating to suppliers.
Maintain procurement documentation and governance records.
Cross Functional Support
Support New Product Introduction activities and supplier readiness reviews.
Work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams.
Support inventory optimisation objectives through supplier collaboration.
Provide procurement reporting, analysis and recommendations to management.
Skills and Experience
Essential
Proven procurement or purchasing management experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
Experience delivering measurable cost reduction initiatives.
Strong commercial and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving operational environment.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
CIPS qualified or working towards qualification.
Electronics or engineering manufacturing experience.
Experience managing international suppliers.
Knowledge of supplier quality and regulatory requirements.
Key Performance Measures
Supplier OTIF
Material Availability
Procurement Cost Savings
Purchase Price Variance
Supplier Quality Performance
Supplier Lead Time Adherence
Inventory Availability
Supplier Risk Actions Closed
Contract Compliance
Procurement KPI Achievement
FFE Benefits include: 25 days Annual Leave, Company bonus Scheme, Halma Pension plan, BUPA health insurance, Simply Health cash plan, EAP.
Application Instructions
If you meet the criteria above and thrive in a customer-focused, collaborative and continuous improvement environment, we encourage you to apply. Please visit the FFE website to apply directly.
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